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Replacement pontoon floats at Burry Port Harbour

CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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11 Mar 2026 at 12:26

Summary of the contracting process

Carmarthenshire County Council, operating under Welsh devolved regulations, is leading the procurement process for the replacement pontoon floats at Burry Port Harbour. This significant improvement project falls under the public authority - sub-central government category and pertains to the goods industry for floating structures. The procurement stage is complete, with the award granted to Solent Marine Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Hayling Island. The contract, valued at £87,120, was signed on 9 March 2026 and covers the period from 16 March 2026 to 31 March 2029.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing and supplying harbour equipment and maintenance services. SMEs specialising in marine construction and maintenance services would find this project particularly appealing, given its focus on floating structures essential for harbour improvements. Through direct procurement without competition, businesses in niche maritime industries can gain visibility and establish credibility by participating in such targeted public sector contracts, fostering growth and expanding their clientele.

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Notice Title

Replacement pontoon floats at Burry Port Harbour

Notice Description

Carmarthenshire County Council is carrying out significant improvements at Burry Port Harbour. The Council requires replacement floats for the harbour's pontoons.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066726
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021723-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

34515000 - Floating structures

50246000 - Harbour equipment maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£72,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20266 days ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 1JP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town North and South
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOLENT MARINE

Further Information

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